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AUTO (Automatic) control (if equipped)
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Rain Sensor
The rain sensor located on the upper end
of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval. The
wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the START/STOP button is in the
ON position, the wiper will operate once
to perform a self-check of the system.
Set the wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the vehicle is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode: • Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
• Set the wiper switch to the OFF
position when the wiper is not in use.
NOTICE
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the O (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
• Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust while driving.

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Fan speed control
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The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by turning the fan speed control knob.
More air is delivered with higher fan speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
Information
For better sound quality, fan speed may
automatically slow down for a couple of minutes when you activate voice
recognition or hands free.
NOTICE
Operating the fan speed when the
START/STOP button is in the ON
position could cause the battery to
discharge. Operate the fan speed when
the vehicle is in the ready (
) mode. Driver only
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If you press the DRIVER ONLY button (
) and the indicator light
illuminates, cold air mostly blows in the
direction of the driver’s seat. However,
some of the cold air may come out of
other seating position ducts to keep
indoor air pleasant.
If you use the button with no passenger
in the front passenger seat, energy
consumption will be reduced.
DRIVER ONLY button will be turned off
under the following conditions:
1) Defrost on
2) DRIVER ONLY button re-push

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Climate control information screen
selection button
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Push the climate control information
screen selection button to display
climate control information on the audio
or AVN screen. OFF mode
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Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system off. However, you can still
operate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the (
) position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the (
)position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the Floor & Defrost (
) or
Press the Front Defrost ( ) mode.
Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
• To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the (
) position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning (if equipped) will be
selected automatically.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, press the
button once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF). If the (
) position is selected, the fan
speed is automatically increased.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain conditions such as (
) or () position.
To cancel or return the defogging logic,
do the following.
1. Turn the START/STOP button to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button (
).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The air intake control button indicator
will blink 3 times. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.

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Auto defogging system
(only for automatic climate
control system, if equipped)
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Auto defogging reduces the possibility of
fogging up the inside of the windshield
by automatically sensing the moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the
indicator will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled.
The following steps will be performed
automatically:
Step 1) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 2) The mode will be changed to defrost direct airflow to the windshield.
Step 3) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 4) The fan speed will be set to MAX. If the air conditioning is off or
recirculated air position is manually
selected while Auto Defogging System is
ON, the Auto Defogging System Indicator
will blink 3 times to signal that the
manual operation has been canceled.
To cancel the auto defogging system
1. Press the START/STOP button to the
ON position.
2. Press the front defroster button over 3 seconds.
3. The front defroster button indicator will blink 3 times and then ADS OFF
will illuminate on the climate control
information screen when the auto
defogging system is canceled.
To reactivate the auto defogging system
1. Press the START/STOP button to the ON position.
2. Press the front defroster button over 3 seconds.
3. The front defroster button indicator will blink 6 times and then ADS OFF
will go out on the climate control
information screen when the auto
defogging system is reactivated

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Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning,
the indicator will blink 3 times and
the air conditioning will not be
turned off.
• To maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
• When the Auto Defogging System is
operating, the fan speed adjustment
knob, the temperature adjustment
knob, and the air intake control
button are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the top of the windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
Defroster
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors
bonded to the inside surface of the rear
window, never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners containing abrasives
to clean the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode. • To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center facia
switch panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information
• If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
• The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the START/STOP button is in the
OFF position.

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Cluster ionizer (if equipped)
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the START/STOP
button is in the OFF position.
Automatic ventilation (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce
windscreen misting, air recirculation
mode switches off automatically after
5 minutes, depending on outside
temperature, A/C state, air direction
mode, and the air intake will change to
outside (fresh) mode.
To cancel or reactivate the
Automatic Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is on,
select Face level mode (
) and set the
air intake control to the outside (fresh)
air position. Then, while pressing the
A/C button, press air recirculation mode
button five times within 3 seconds.
When the automatic ventilation is set,
the air recirculation indicator will blink 6
times. When canceled, the indicator will blink 3 times.
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Cup holder
Front
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Cups or small beverages cups may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear
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Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
WARNING
• Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is in use to
prevent spilling your drink. If hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
• Do not place uncovered or unsecured
cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup
holder containing hot liquid while
the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may
result in the event of a sudden stop
or collision.
• Only use soft cups in the cup holders.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun
light and do not put them in a hot
vehicle. It may explode.
NOTICE
• Keep your drinks sealed while
driving to prevent spilling your drink.
If liquid spills, it may get into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/electronic parts.
• When cleaning spilled liquids,
do not dry the cup holder at high
temperature. This may damage the
interior.
interior FeAtures